Production Lead - 119

Leviton; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K plans with employer-matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Leviton is seeking a Production Coordinator to support manufacturing schedules in Morganton, NC. The role ensures the line runs safely and efficiently, coordinates materials, and communicates changes to the next shift. A high school diploma and manufacturing experience are preferred.

This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement. You will assist with training, BOM accuracy, and ensuring production boards reflect current changeovers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English (verbal and written).
• Physical ability to stand, walk, lift up to 40 pounds, and perform manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains assigned production area to meet safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
• Monitors material use and ensures accurate inventory transactions.
• Plans, assigns and updates work for production lines; communicates changes and priorities to shifts.
• Supports root cause analyses, document gathering, and 8D problem-solving as applicable.
• Provides input for employee coaching and maintains a positive team environment.

Skills

Independent work

Verbal & written English

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About Leviton

At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.

About the role

This position is responsible for coordinating resources for the manufacture of scheduled production within established requirements for safety, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Ensures assigned area is operating to set standards established by management
• Supports training requirements as directed
• Monitors material consumption and replacement as required
• Ensures changeover materials are ready before line is changed over
• Ensures proper identification of all materials
• Ensures all production and inventory transactions are reported
• Supports established bill of material and WIP inventory accuracy
• Plans, and assigns work for the production area(s)
• Updates production boards with changeover information
• Ensures that all equipment is running to established production standards
• Reports equipment malfunctions to technical staff
• Communicates with next shift, supervisors, managers, and any other related departments of changes, concerns, priorities, or problems
• Monitors work areas to ensure employees remain compliant with assigned break times
• Provides input to supervisors for documentation of counseling, recognition, or information in the Employee Note File
• Provides a communication interface between leadership and employees
• Assists production lines as needed to ensure order completion
• Assists with root cause analyses and 8D where applicable
• Supports department supervisor and manager as required
• Supports a positive team environment and good communications
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently in absence of direct supervision, exercising judgment, and initiative
• Ability to communicate in verbal and written English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook at a basic level
• Requires standing, walking, sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, pushing, pulling, and feeling
• Requires eye/hand/foot coordination
• Requires the ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience

Travel

• Up to 10% may be required

What We Offer

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer time off

For more information about benefits, please go to:https://careers.leviton.com/benefits

Leviton is an EEO Employer - Veterans and Disabled. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensure the legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 828.584.1611.

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